Recruitment Executive

Together,Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades,developing academic excellence alongside adaptability, agency, and the positiveattitudes that prepare young people to grow, thrive, and find success in arapidly evolving world. Cognita Middle East has 14 schools within its portfolio, across the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar,Saudi Arabia and Oman. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurturetheir distinct personalities and strengths.

We support them academically,socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’restarting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them richknowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, worldclass.

Job Overview

As Recruitment Executive
, you will support end-to-end recruitment activities across a diverse range of roles. You will work closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to identify talent needs, build candidate pipelines, and deliver a professional and engaging recruitment experience that reflects

Cognita’s values. This role requires creativity, organisation, and resilience,with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintainingattention to detail.

What you’ll do

• Support sourcing, screening, and shortlisting of qualified candidates across Cognita schools and the regional team, ensuring suitability and regulatory eligibility
• Utilise a wide range of sourcing channels including job boards,social media, referrals, internet sourcing, and direct search
• Coordinate and support recruitment events such as job fairs,conferences, and employer branding initiatives
• Maintain regular, professional communication with candidates,hiring managers, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitmentlifecycle
• Manage candidate records accurately within the applicant tracking system (ATS), tracking progress from application through to offer
• Prepare and issue employment contracts
• Support safer recruitment practices by maintaining accurate documentation and records in line with audit requirements
• Prepare recruitment reports and provide updates as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes andthe overall candidate experience
• Support ad-hoc recruitment projects and tasks as directed by management

Location & Working Pattern

This role is based at our Hub in Dubai Media City, supporting schools across the UAE. Occasional travel to school sites may be required.

What we’re looking for

About You

You will be an organised and people-focused recruiter who enjoys working at pace and is passionate about finding and engaging great talent.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume recruitmentenvironment (education sector preferred)
• Working knowledge of recruitment policies, procedures, and best practices
• Understanding of UAE employment laws (wider GCC knowledge is an advantage)
• Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the abilityto build strong relationships
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Adaptable and flexible, able to support candidates from diverse backgrounds
• Experience with in the education sector is desirable

The company reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to applyearly in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young peopleand expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject todetailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks,criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks,employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, andsatisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years